FBI Warning: Scammers impersonate law enforcement agencies to demand Crypto Assets. Remind users not to be misled by "arrest threats."

AltcoinSniper · 2025-06-08T18:25:29+00:00

The FBI recently warned smartphone users to be vigilant against scam activities, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials and demand payment from victims to avoid arrest. The FBI emphasized that it will never request payment over the phone and advised to hang up immediately if such calls are received.

AltcoinSniper

2025-06-08 18:25:29

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On June 8, news came that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning to smartphone users about a nationwide scam in which fraudsters impersonate FBI and other law enforcement personnel to trick victims into sending money. The scammers use “spoofing” technology to disguise their phone number as that of the FBI, falsely claiming that the victims will be arrested unless they pay immediately. The FBI has made it clear that the agency will never ask the public to pay money over the phone to avoid criminal charges. This type of scam has become a global industry, with scammers using intimidation tactics to demand that victims pay via prepaid cards, wire transfers, cash by mail, or Crypto Assets ATM. The FBI recommends that if you receive such calls, you should hang up immediately.

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